1999 Pontiac Grand AM engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report…”
filed Mar 17, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the engine was dripping oil onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the engine was dripping oil onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jan 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 17 | 5% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 10 | 1% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 Grand AM | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.